Mid-Century Modern Homes

29.07.08

“ untitled ”, recently submitted to our photo group by inspiringdecor When it comes to architectural photography, nothing makes a home more appealing than one with a pool shot at dusk, the interior lights and building lines reflected in the water. I know there are hundreds of images like this one.

10.07.08

“ SAUNDERS RD, Lake Forest, IL - Built: 1960 ” by MidCentArc MidCentury Architecture discovered a listing for this Lake Forest, Illinois house by a Jack Viks, who was apparently a student of Mies Van Der Rohe — a fact made very clear by one glance at the exterior . But it's the interiors are that are really stunning.

27.04.08

“ HH Dining Interior ”, recently submitted to our photo group by Mr Biscuit These great windows bring in all the light and views of floor-to-ceiling glass while maintaining the benefit of waist-high sills.
...Learn more about the Hollin Hills community (smack in the middle of a historical colonial-themed area in Alexandria, Virginia) at the residents blog and see images of homes in their Flickr account .

23.08.07

These fantastic images of Finn Juhl’s home captured by photographer Roger Valentin Mandt exemplify everything I adore about scandinavian mid-century design. ... Their list of products currently in production is impressive (the Chiefain we mentioned yesterday is still available as a new piece), but after exploring Juhl’s home I’m left wondering why unique designs like his colorful storage cart or foldable bench / table aren’t still being made today.